Asma Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Asma originates from Arabic, meaning 'high' or 'exalted'. It has evolved through forms such as Asmaa and Asmae. The name is often associated with positive traits and has no direct biblical relevance. Asma remains a popular name in contemporary culture.
The name Asma is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Asma has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Asma' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6745th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3281st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2849th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2078th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Asma' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Asma"
Pronunciation
/ˈæs.mə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Asma is derived from the Arabic word 'asma', which means 'names' or 'exalted'. It is also associated with the concept of being high or elevated.
Meaning
high, exalted, names
Language Evolution
Asma, Asmaa, Asmae
Historical Usage
Asma has been a popular name in the Arab world for centuries and gained broader recognition in various cultures due to its positive meanings and associations.
Variants & Derivatives
Asmaa, Asmae, Aasma
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Asma is viewed positively, often associated with high status and respect. It remains a common name in many Muslim-majority countries.
Famous People
Asma al-Assad - Syrian First Lady, Asma Jahangir - Pakistani human rights lawyer, Asma Barlas - Pakistani scholar
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Asma"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Asma"
"Asma" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6745th of 19264 | 105 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3281st of 27321 | 498 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2849th of 35406 | 906 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2078th of 30306 | 1,109 |
Regional Popularity of "Asma" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Asma" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
92.94% 3237th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
79.76% 2939th/3685 |
50.06% 2240th/4475 |
- |
53.57% 3384th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
39.83% 1825th/4582 |
32.32% 1669th/5164 |
58.20% 4256th/7313 |
43.84% 3272nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
31.45% 1253rd/3984 |
40.49% 1817th/4487 |
42.39% 2892nd/6822 |
34.08% 2139th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Asma"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Asma" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.